Murray and Nobles Counties in southwestern Minnesota form a predominantly rural, agriculture-driven region with expansive farmland, low population density, and a strong mix of row-crop and livestock production. Nobles County—anchored by Worthington—adds industrial scale through food processing.
Murray County reflects a more dispersed landscape. Many small cities and towns still rely on aging copper networks, high-speed DSL, or HFC cable, creating gaps in reliable, scalable connectivity—making modern broadband planning essential to support both agricultural operations and regional industry.
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Line Extension:
Total Project Cost: $682,545
Public Match: $136,000 split between two Minnesota Counties
State Government Award: $341,272
Project serves 55 end users but will out of pocket service 4 cities without active access to fiber to the home
